Australian magic is hitting The Music Ninja once again, this time with Yasumo – a funk/afrobeat production with the right doses of pop and hip hop. There’s not a whole lot of info out there about these guys, but you can peruse their sick Soundcloud collection. “Can’t Stop” sounds a marriage between East Coast dance [...]
I know I know, you are probably saying, MUSIC NINJA stop posting so many of these “ok” remixes of Big Jet Plane. Truth is, Angus and Julia Stone’ Big Jet Plane is probably in my top favorite tracks of all time and I just can’t help myself. There have been a couple other producers that [...]
Mikey Likes iT is the musical identity of Michael Robinson, a NJ based EDM producer whose music is a blend of intricate bass-lines and atmospheric soundscapes. I met him a few times before realizing he even MADE music. It was at some warehouse party in Jersey City that I saw him spin a set of [...]
Beats Antique are at it again with their tribal bellydance mystical riddims! Check out their spectacular new tune Cat Skillz for free download from their upcoming album Elektrafone dropping on Antique Records. I just saw them at the California based festival Earthdance, and their live show was amazing. Not only was the musicianship perfect, but [...]
Benedikt and Jakob just released their second EP on Man Recordings. After their earlier 2011 EPs (“NASTY BASS” & “CHAMBACU REMIX” on Mad Decent and MUDDERS on MIxpak), the guys follow up their first Man Recordings EP “AYOBA” which featured on Showtimes “Nurse Jackie”. The new baby is called “CARIMBO” and features 4 tracks full [...]
A few weeks ago we posted a single by Colorado Producer Paul Basic. Ever since we heard that track, we’ve been waiting for the rest of the EP to drop. Well yesterday was that day, and The Mirror is officially here for us to enjoy. If you didn’t already know, Paul is signed to Pretty [...]
This last Saturday marked a pretty incredible evening. Skylab 2011 blasted off in Denver, and thousands of spaced out party-goers invaded the Denver Colliseum to see an epic line up. While there were three stages, and a number of talented DJs, we had to choose our battles wisely, and chose to stay at the main [...]
Stream the Album Below or Purchase now: After two highly acclaimed string driven, predominantly acoustic projects, Natacha Atlas returns to the Global Dance-floor with the Mounqaliba Remixes. Globally celebrated singer Natacha Atlas’ latest release Mounqaliba was a decidedly acoustic affair, recorded with a 20-piece Turkish ensemble and a chamber orchestra & integrating western and Arabic [...]
You’ve probably never heard of Carousel. Neither had I, until today. A loyal fan of the blog sent us over a chilled out track by the duo (Kevin Friedman and Jackson Phillips) and I was quite impressed. I spent a long time searching the interwebs trying to find anything on them, and literally nothing came [...]
Ok. Quick post single track , i’m running to La Merce festival , but before i go i need to post this amazing track from Melo . Massive ladies vibes , so sweet so calm . A hi quality trip brought by Melo . Should i call it transnational moombahton??? Essential download . I hope [...]
The Bleeps and Bass keep coming! I am honestly constantly surprised at how prolific some of the artists in this scene are and also how over the past year the sound of Chip Bass has expanded and matured. Picture from Pixel Troopers. Kodek So it is finally here and it definitely delivers, the single [...]
Brimming with confidence, energetic Northern Irish quartet General Fiasco return with a preview of the lead and title track of their forthcoming EP ‘Waves’, which is due out on November 14th. A triumphant, uproarious indie-pop gem, ‘Waves’ comes packed with hooks that immediately grab you and reel you into the catchy sing-a-long chorus. General Fiasco [...]
Thank goodness people are more focused than I am. James over at Example Media has been vigilant in pushing his artists, and I’ve been incredibly busy. I usually already know the artists or labels I post about, or hear an incredible release that sends me sniffing out the producers. It’s nice when people put these [...]
The El Cuco Recording’s camp is doing things and they are doing them BIG, with their first official release coming up really, REALLY SOON with Bro Safari and UFO! collaborating on this landmark Moombahton EP. Make no mistake that El Cuco has been making moves and playing the free MP3 game for quite sometime, but you [...]